[4.06] Correlation of Martian Polygonal Pattern Sizes and Shapes with respect to Latitude

T. Kurtz, J. Weber, S.M.Morgan, J.C.Walters (Univ. of N. Iowa)

Martian permafrost features are found in the northern latitudes of the planet. The distribution
of patterned ground was studied and correlated to latitude. The results of this study indicate
an increase in the sizes of polygonal shapes with latitude. The vertices, sorting and order
of the polygonal shapes was also examined. This correlation in size corresponds to that
which is seen in terrestrial polygons.